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Books of President Hồ Chí Minh reprinted for 14th National Party Congress

Monday, Jan 19, 2026

The books are authentic documents that embody profound theoretical and practical values, affirming the great stature of President Hồ Chí Minh as inseparably linked to the nation’s destiny.

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VNA Publishing House releases photo books to celebrate 14th National Party Congress

Friday, Jan 16, 2026

The three publications take readers on a journey across the beautiful land of Việt Nam and mark the achievements of the nation under the leadership of the Party and commemorate the 14th NPC on January 19, 2026.

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Politburo designates Nov 24 as Việt Nam Culture Day, a public holiday

Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026

The country aims to have 10 internationally recognised art festivals and cultural events, and to secure the UNESCO recognition and inscription of an additional eight to ten cultural heritage sites.

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Chhay-dăm as the beating heart of Khmer festival culture

Monday, Jan 12, 2026

Amid the vibrant rhythms of Khmer festivals in southern region, Chhay-dăm drum dancing stands as a powerful expression of faith, community and cultural identity, bringing tradition to life through sound, movement and shared celebration.

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The precious culture of ethnic folk dancing

Sunday, Jan 11, 2026

Trương Thị Ngọc Bích, head of the Dance Performer Department at the Việt Nam Academy of Dance, talks about how ethnic folk dance can be preserved and renewed today.

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Culture expected to remain pillar of Việt Nam's sustainable development: ethnologist

Saturday, Jan 10, 2026

Ha noted that the upcoming congress is also expected to improve institutions and infrastructure for cultural industries, intellectual property and the creative economy sector. These fields are not only drivers of identity-based economic growth but also key tools for strengthening...

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Positive signal for Điện Biên’s tourism sector in 2026

Tuesday, Jan 06, 2026

Tourism in the north-western province of Điện Biên is showing clear signs of revival in the opening days of 2026, reflecting efforts to realise the resolution of the 15th Provincial Party Congress, which identifies tourism as a spearhead economic sector.

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Night tour at Temple of Literature offers fresh cultural experience

Saturday, Jan 03, 2026

Organised by the Temple of Literature-Quốc Tử Giám Cultural and Scientific Activities Centre to welcome the 2026 New Year, the programme blends traditional Vietnamese music with the site’s architectural and historical setting, creating an immersive heritage experience after dark.

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Tourism destinations refresh offerings to welcome New Year visitors

Friday, Jan 02, 2026

Across the Mekong Delta, many tourist sites have been busy upgrading their offerings. At the Cồn Sơn tourism site in Cần Thơ City, members of the local tourism cooperative have been pruning fruit orchards, refurbishing stages for traditional don ca...

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Ten outstanding Cultural, Sports, and Tourism events in 2025 announced

Saturday, Dec 27, 2025

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) has announced a list of 10 outstanding cultural, sports, and tourism events in 2025.

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Votes called for outstanding cultural, sports and tourism events of 2025

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025

The organising board received a total of 135 nominations from 50 agencies, shortlisted to 30 and then to 15 for public voting with the participation of central and local media agencies to the final top 10 events.

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Đắk Lắk promotes Ba Na community’s gong culture, brocade weaving

Monday, Dec 22, 2025

The Trống Đôi, Cồng Ba, Chiêng Năm Festival in Xí Thoại Hamlet, which takes place at the end of January each year, attracts strong interest from both locals and visitors thanks to the distinctive artistic expressions of Ba Na culture.

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Divine gong ceremony launches coffee heritage festival

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025

Đà Lạt City in the central province of Lâm Đồng is a hotspot on the tourism map this week as the City of a Thousand Flowers launches two highly anticipated cultural events: the Gong Festival and the Global Coffee Heritage...

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Folk art works honoured, individuals receive Artisan title

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025

Best national folk art works of 2025 were honoured at an awards ceremony where distinguished artisans were conferred the title of Folk Artisan on December 20 in Hà Nội.

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Đắk Lắk promotes Ba Na community’s gong culture, brocade weaving

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025

The Trống Đôi, Cồng Ba, Chiêng Năm Festival in Xí Thoại Hamlet, which takes place at the end of January each year, attracts strong interest from both locals and visitors thanks to the distinctive artistic expressions of Ba Na culture.